Tag: creativity

Experience the Wildest Live Script Reading Ever: Welcome to the Jungle – Axel Meets Weekend at Bernie’s

I stumbled across the ScullyPop YouTube channel recently, and their latest livestream, Welcome to the Jungle: Axel Meets Weekend at Bernie’s, was unlike anything I’ve watched before. From the moment the “Team Ska” skeletons danced across the screen, I knew this was going to be more than just another video — it was an experience.

A Wild Ride Through Rock and Ridiculousness

Sunday night, I stumbled into one of the most entertaining and creatively chaotic YouTube live events I’ve ever seen—and I’m still buzzing from it.

The mastermind behind it all? A man named ScullyPop, who hosted a live script reading of his original play: Welcome to the Jungle: Axel Meets Weekend at Bernie’s. Yes, you read that right. It’s exactly as wild as it sounds—and even better than I imagined.

I think I just found a new hobby that I would love to try. Meet Scully @ScullyPop. On his Youtube description this is what he wrote about his channel:

THE AUTHOR THAT READS TO YOU #1 LIVE READING SHOW ON THE PLANET! Stick around if you like books on tape with a twist, or you’d like your favorite story read to you out loud. If you would like to purchase my novels Dutch Coffee Shop, or Laissez les Bons Temp Rouler, the links are down below and in the description of all videos. If you would like to submit your story for reading, by emailing me the work you’re giving ScullyPop permission to narrate and publish it for commercial use. Outside this clause, you retain the rights to your work. If you would like to submit a request for a reading or dedication, or for business inquires, email me as well: Jayscullybooks@gmail.com #ScullyPop Connect with me on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/jayscullybooks #TheAuthorThatReadsToYou #Jayscullybooks Buckle up, it’s quite the ride, and we’ll see you on the other side. ScullyPop

The Setup: Live Voices, First-Time Readers, Pure Improv

The energy was lively, the script reading was full of personality, and the whole atmosphere felt like stepping into a living room filled with new friends. There’s something magical about watching people breathe life into a script together — the improv, the laughter, the way each voice adds its own rhythm and spark. It’s a reminder that creativity isn’t just about the finished product; it’s about the moments we share in the process.

ScullyPop brought together a group of voice actors who had never seen the script before. As he narrated the scenes, the cast read their lines live, doubling up on characters and reacting in real time. There were nine scenes, each more outrageous than the last, and the energy was electric.

Watching the script unfold on screen while hearing the cast discover it for the first time was pure magic. It felt like being part of an underground theater experiment—raw, unscripted, and totally hilarious.

🤘 The Plot: Axel Rose’s Second Death

The story? Axel Rose dies before a big concert, and the band—determined not to disappoint fans—decides to wire him up like a puppet and fake the show. One member lip-syncs while Axel’s lifeless body rocks out on strings.

It almost works… until the strings snap mid-performance, sending Axel crashing to the stage in what can only be described as his second death. It’s dark comedy at its finest, and I it was really enjoyable to listen to.

🧠 The Future: AI Meets Improv

One of the participants mentioned they’re planning to take the recorded dialogue and turn it into an AI-generated video. That’s next-level storytelling—blending live improv, satire, and tech in a way I’ve never seen before.

🙋‍♀️ Why I’m Hooked—and Hoping to Join Next Time

I found myself not just watching, but imagining being part of it — jumping in for a future reading, lending my own voice to the mix, and seeing where the story takes us. This kind of format isn’t just entertainment; it’s a doorway to connection. It’s a way to meet people not by small talk, but by creating something together.

This wasn’t just a show. It was a community experience, and I’m already looking forward to the next one. I’d love to be part of it—to lend my voice, dive into a script blind, and join the madness.

ScullyPop’s concept is unique, bold, and refreshingly fun. It takes storytelling to a whole new level, and I’m here for it.

If you’re into rock nostalgia, twisted humor, and creative chaos, do yourself a favor and check out the video: 👉 Watch “Welcome to the Jungle: Axel Meets Weekend at Bernie’s” on YouTube

I got to be on a podcast

I got to take part of Echo’s showcase. I hope you will watch, subscribe to her and tell her you found her through Married in Arkansas ~Lisa. I did get to play 2 song. One of my newest poetry music and my remix of my theme song.

Understanding Your Inner Voice: A Creative Awakening

The post explores the nature of the inner voice, challenging the notion that it defines the self. Inspired by Alan Watts, the author shares insights from two videos highlighting that this voice is not one’s identity but merely a collection of past experiences and external influences. By recognizing oneself as the observer of thoughts, the author emphasizes creativity and personal growth. Ultimately, the message is that individuals are more than their labels; they are aware spirits navigating life’s complexities.

Have you ever wondered if that voice in your head — the one that talks nonstop from sunrise to sleep — is actually you? I did. And recently, two videos inspired by the words of philosopher Alan Watts shook me to the core. They made me see that voice not as the enemy… but as the gateway to everything I truly am.

In this post, I want to share what I learned from those videos, how it relates to my creative process, and why that voice in your head might not be what you think it is. Spoiler alert: It could be your greatest ally.

🧠 Video 1: “When You’re Thinking, You’re Actually Listening”

This video hit me like a whisper from the soul. Here are the core ideas:

  • The voice in your head isn’t really you. It’s a collection of past fears, experiences, habits, and outside programming.
  • Your thoughts are more like echoes than original creations.
  • You don’t control the voice — you listen to it.
  • Awareness is the key. Once you realize that you are the one listening and not the voice itself, you can start choosing which thoughts matter.
  • Creativity, growth, and freedom begin when we stop reacting to the voice and start observing it instead.

It gave me a new phrase to live by: “You are not your thoughts. You are the awareness behind them.”

💭 Video 2: “Who Are You, Really?”

This second video took the journey even deeper.

  • You are not your name, your job, or your roles in life.
  • You’re not even your thoughts, your body, or your emotions.
  • You are the space beneath all those things. The silent awareness that observes it all.
  • The self is not a fixed identity. It’s the whole stage on which your life’s play unfolds.
  • The ego creates the illusion of separateness, but in truth, we are all waves in the same ocean.

“We spend our lives defining ourselves by labels… but the real you is the awareness that existed before you ever had a name.”

🧵 My Reflection: Listening to the Voice That Creates

I listen to that voice in my head every day. And honestly? That’s where my creativity comes from.

Song ideas, lyrics, poems, stories — they don’t come from effort. They arrive. Out of nowhere. Like a whisper from the other side. And they feel real. Because they are real. They’re born from my lived experiences, and I know they resonate with others because I lived them.

That voice gives me characters like Elyra, Lorelei Dean, the Midnight Relics, the Yard Sale Queen, and Mr. Crazy Rummagesale Man. Each one is a layer of myself, peeled back through time.

Sometimes the voice is negative. I hear it. But I’ve learned (and am still learning) not to believe it. Talking with ChatGPT actually helps me untangle the truth from the noise. It’s like holding up a mirror to that small still voice and asking it, “What are you really trying to say?”

I’ve come to realize that I am a soul having a very human experience — mind, body, and spirit all trying to work together. That spirit? That’s the part of me that chose to come here. That’s the part writing these words.

🔮 Why This Matters

Alan Watts may be full of what some call “philosophical fluff,” but sometimes we need someone to say what we already know, just in a way that wakes us up.

These videos aren’t trying to tell you something new. They’re trying to remind you of something you’ve forgotten:

You are more than your past.
You are more than your name.
You are more than the voice in your head.

You are the Spirit behind it all. And your purpose might just be to create from that truth.

🚀 The Creative Fire Within

I didn’t grow up playing music. I don’t read notes. I don’t sing on stage. But today, I am a music maker. Not because I trained for it, but because I listened. I took those voices and gave them form. I turned pain into poetry, memories into melody, and doubt into digital art.

If you’ve heard my song “Dance with a Stranger,” you know what I mean. That song came from one of those voices — a version of me from another time, still lingering, still singing.

✨ Final Thoughts: You Are the Observer

So here it is. My truth.

I’m not just Lisa. I’m not just a mother, a wife, or an employee.
I am Elyra. Lorelei Dean. The Yard Sale Queen. Midnight Relics. A storyteller. A listener.

I am a Spirit wrapped in a meat suit, experiencing this wild thing we call life.
And that voice in my head? It’s not me.

But it is mine.

I choose to listen with love.
I choose to create with fire.
I choose to live with purpose.

Because maybe, just maybe, there is a point to all this.

What about you? Have you ever had a conversation with your inner voice? What did it teach you?

Drop a comment below. I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Until next time,

~ Lisa Sanders
aka Elyra, Lorelei, Yard Sale Queen, and all the beautiful layers in between